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Dermalogica
dynamic skin strengthening serum
A serum built around AHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 92.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
After cleansing, apply over face and neck in light, upward strokes. Follow with broad spectrum SPF for daytime use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
15 trigger at least one check · 33 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglutamic Acid, Propanediol, Sea Water, Squalane
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lecithin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
Oil Control2
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Pore Refining2
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Lecithin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation7
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Abies Sibirica Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Santalum Album Oil
May Worsen Eczema7
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Abies Sibirica Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Santalum Album Oil
May Worsen Rosacea7
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Abies Sibirica Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Santalum Album Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Olivate →Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate is the diester of neopentyl glycol and heptanoic acid. It conforms to the formula
Learn more about Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate →Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Decanoic acid, mixed esters with octanoic acid and 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethly)-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate →
Dupes
- Dermalogica stabilizing repair face + body serum65% match
- Dermalogica dynamic skin retinol serum63% match